LSR 1100 Lecture 10: Theories of play

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Leisure Studies
• Course: LSR 1100
• Professor: George Karlis

Document Summary

United nations high commission for human rights: play is a basic right of every child nov 15. Amongst the academic community there is a lack of agreement of what play is, lack of agreement of an overarching definition of play. The conceptualization of play is best understood through common characteristics - garvey. Although active play may involve symbolic active or games with rules, the activity may be social or solitary. Distinguishing feature: consists of a playful context that is combined with activity that is significantly above resting metabolic rate. Involves active sports / games which involve physical exertion - brockman. Centers on activities such as board games and computer games with require little to no physical exertion. Possessing a quality of playfulness, an asset for physical as well as psychological health & well being. - barnett. A playful tendency is an internal personality predisposition - yorkland. Playfulness as behavior which leads to stress reduction and coping strategies- lieberman.